The family of Strictly Come Dancing professional Robin Windsor has expressed 'profound sadness' after an inquest jury concluded that he took his own life. The 44-year-old dancer was found in a hotel room in Shepherd's Bush, west London, in February 2024.
Jurors found that Windsor was 'vulnerable to rejection both emotionally and professionally,' which was among the contributing factors leading to his death. In a statement on his X account, his family acknowledged the verdict but said they can now begin to move forward.
Windsor joined the BBC programme in 2010 and danced with celebrities including Patsy Kensit, Anita Dobson, Lisa Riley, and Deborah Meaden across four series until 2013. He missed the 2014 series due to a back injury and was dropped from the professional lineup in 2015, though he returned for that year's Christmas special.
A written statement from actress Lisa Riley, read at the inquest, said Windsor's 'glow had gone' after being cut from the lineup, and he sank deeper into depression. The coroner, Dr Anton van Dellen, addressed the family, expressing hope they could remember the happy times Windsor brought to the public.
The family thanked those who showed support and paid tribute to his life. The BBC also expressed sympathy, noting Windsor was a much-loved member of the Strictly team. Windsor, from Ipswich, had been an ambassador for mental health charity Sane.
